K9 Academy

14/08/2025

Tracking people. I know its not our main role, but had a phone call from a lady who had lost her dogs in Little Mulgrave and desperate for someone to do a search. Is anyone keen to give it a go? She is willing to pay for your time. It would be fairly rough terrain id say. Give me a ring and ill put you in touch and advice. Id try and help, but am at work. Dave

09/08/2025

Apologies to all those that are chasing appointments with QK9A. We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the interest and are getting some great results in all areas. It has been a little difficult juggling full time work as well as getting to the the QK9A appointments, however somehow we are managing to fulfill most of our bookings. Obviously in 3 weeks time there will be many more appointments open up as well as courses for both tracking, scent work and Canicross . So stayed tuned. To the current tracking dog handlers, I will be organising a time for you all to come down so I can continue where we left off. Once again apologies if you have had trouble securing an appointment....changes are coming. Dave 🐕‍🦺

06/08/2025

Couple of cancellations, so 1 appointment available this afternoon and another tomorrow morning. Dave

05/08/2025

30 Years on the Front Line with a Police Dog by His Side 🐕‍🦺
David Raymond spent nearly three decades as a QLD Police dog handler — catching killers, locating missing people, and saving lives.

In this episode of Crime Insiders | Detectives, Brent Sanders sits down with David to uncover the emotional, dangerous, and deeply loyal world of working alongside a police dog. From high-stakes chases to the bittersweet moment of retirement, it's a powerful insight into life behind the leash.

🎧 Listen now on LiSTNR:
🔗 https://play.listnr.com/podcast/crime-insiders/episode/detectives-the-dangerous-life-of-a-police-dog-handler

07/07/2025

At QK9A we seem to be continually booked. However a session has become available today at 5.30pm if anyone is interested

07/07/2025

First training session for canicross with a makeshift rig and novice dog Ryker. Coming for you Audrey and Diva

06/07/2025

Im going to organise a Canicross event in the next few months. Roughly the end of September. Is anyone interested? If you're not sure what Canicross is, it is a mixture of Canine and Cross country running. There is a lot on YouTube about it. I have a 2km track all marked out with a few obstacles and ready to go. Training sessions will be conducted prior to the event. Please comment below if it does interest you.

03/07/2025

Two of our newest Puppy Preschool graduates!!!These two passed with flying colours, both fast and eager learners!!! Congratulations Rosie and Nuka 💙🐶

20/06/2025

Yesterday we said goodbye to Lola who is heading to the bright lights of Sydney with her owner. A beautiful natured Rottweiler at only 12 months of age is skilled in obedience, tracking and bite work. We will miss you Lola.

16/06/2025

Congratulations to all participants who completed Stage 1 of the QLD K9 Academy Operational Tracking Course on Saturday and received their certificates!

The test involved a 10 minute old, 400 metre unknown track with an unknown person in a rural setting.

Well done to all dogs and their handlers! 🐾

11/05/2025

🐾Tracking Course🐾

Email [email protected] for more information and to book!!!

09/05/2025